theMerchant (aka Alan) 150g Mixed Reef

[solitude127]

Very nice. Quick question. How easy will it be to do maintenance on the UV with it mounted in the back like that?

 

[theMerchant]

Very nice. Quick question. How easy will it be to do maintenance on the UV with it mounted in the back like that?

I can walk behind (squeeze) my tank since I needed the space for the overflow

 

[theMerchant]

How are small animals not going to get sucked into those slots on the overflow box? Also, with those drains as they are, seems like you will get a ton of noise and splashing resulting in excessive salt creep....and loudness. haha.

Its very quiet and no salt creep. the large openings on the overflow allows for much better surface skimming and a much larger area then the weir we are use to. haha

 

[theMerchant]

Quick word of advice, the clear flex tubing you have will get algae build up in it and clog, can you switch it for black?

I could switch in time, it is on the UV, thanks for the heads up

 

[|FATHOM|]

Looking good Alan! I have the same Death Star ice ball mold for scotch it's great! subscribed

 

[Reeferfourlife]

Looking good. Couple more weeks of cycle and stocking time.

 

[theMerchant]

Changed out my sump today to a Trigger Sapphire 39. The old sump was too tall and didnt allow my skimmer to fit inside the stand.

I might need to tune it abit,

Replumb my returns and move the gate valve inside my sump.
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[sjet]

Nice! Really clean looking sump area.

 

[Smite]

Looks great Alan. I wish I would have seen more of these type overflows before I finished my build. Great rock work, nicely done.

 

[theMerchant]

Got a new toy

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[theMerchant]

Started to transfer some livestock to tank today, also pickup a chiller for the summer time.

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[theMerchant]

One of my favorite pieces i acquired from a member

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[theMerchant]

Tank to tank. Will be moving all Ai Hydra s to new canopy

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[newe70]

U still need those fans to cool off? I like how u can angle ur hd.

 

[EyeReef]

Good luck with the move. It' always nerve racking during the transfer. But looks like all the livestock will thrive in their new spacious home very soon


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[theMerchant]

U still need those fans to cool off? I like how u can angle ur hd.

I haven't turn the fans on yet, but i wanted them there just in case. Also would keep the canopy less humid

I have a slight angle on the slight. I was going to go all crazy with a slide out, but opted for low tech for now.
They still allow me to slide the whole light ftont or back and i can rotate each light


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[solitude127]

Got a new toy

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where did you pick it up from and if you don't mind, can you PM me how much you paid for it?

 

[theMerchant]

where did you pick it up from and if you don't mind, can you PM me how much you paid for it?

I bought from a member here, got hooked up with bottle for less than the one i was looking at.
He told me it was made by Alan Le

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[Smite]

Looking great Alan. I'm sure the transfer will go well with the tanks being right next to one another like that. I may need to pick up a new regulator as well. Bumped mine against the stand pretty could and now its tough to adjust the co2 accurately like before. Not sure what type to go with, my current one is rusting a bit so I'll be looking at a SS type for sure.

 

[nay]

Tank to tank. Will be moving all Ai Hydra s to new canopy

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looking nice im setting up mine right now too ...just finished plumbing waiting for ro to mix with the salt